Lebanese president says time has come to end war permanently after ‘fruitful’ Trump meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that his meeting with US President Donald Trump was “fruitful,” adding that the time had come to end the war permanently, according to the Lebanese Presidency, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the presidency said Aoun made the remarks while receiving EU Ambassador Sandra De Waele, along with a delegation of ambassadors and chargés d’affaires. Lebanon remains committed to the path of reforms and will continue working to achieve its goals despite the war, Aoun said. “The continued presence of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) remains the best option for the coming phase,” he said, adding that if this was not possible, an alternative force should be created to replace it. READ: 2 paramedics [...]